Elite FPL managers decided certain players were worth retaining despite not featuring in gameweek 30 of the season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted his side were no-one’s “dream draw” as he faced up to the prospect of taking on title rivals Manchester City twice in seven days in a league and FA Cup double.
Liverpool and Manchester City's bid for historic trophy-winning hauls will clash in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month after coming through their last eight ties in differing fashion on Sunday.
Liverpool and Manchester City are embroiled in another tense fight for the Premier League title with both sides having aspirations of multiple trophy-winning seasons in the final few months of the campaign.
Liverpool's quest for a clean sweep of four major trophies this season has been dealt a blow with influential right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold set to be sidelined for weeks by a hamstring injury.
Troubled holders Chelsea were drawn against 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Friday, while Manchester City will take on Atletico Madrid.
Catch up with highlights and reaction of the Premier League as Liverpool move within a point of leaders Manchester City following their 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Liverpool moved within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester City after Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino inspired a crucial 2-0 win against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta says his young Arsenal squad can deal with the pressure of being favourites to finish in the top four of the Premier League as he prepares for the visit of title-chasing Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp has backed Liverpool's "bad losers" to deliver a strong response when they face Brighton on Saturday stung by only their third defeat this season.